What sort of TB screening is done prior to immigration?
Persons wishing to immigrate to the United States undergo mandatory screening for pulmonary tuberculosis prior to receiving a visa. This generally consists of a chest radiograph, with sputum microscopy for acid-fast bacilli if abnormal. The Institute of Medicine has recommended that all prospective immigrants also undergo tuberculin skin testing, and receive treatment for latent TB if they test positive, but this is not yet current practice. There are no health screening requirements for non-immigrant visas (temporary visas issued for purposes of work, study, or tourism).
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